APN vs Internet Edge Overlay – TCO Calculator

Inputs & Assumptions

APN + VPN headend

Internet edge overlay

Edges e.g. 1,000 branches / vehicles

Time horizon (years) 3–7 typical

APN + VPN Headend Model

APN data per edge / month ($) SIM + data plan

APN platform / month ($) core APN fee

Headend CAPEX (one-time, $) firewalls + setup

Headend OPEX / year ($) support + licenses

APN ops FTE count network + security

Ops cost / FTE / year ($) fully loaded

Internet Edge Overlay Model

Overlay per edge / month ($) overlay subscription

Additional broadband / edge / month ($) incremental vs today

Overlay infra OPEX / year ($) if any headend left

Overlay ops FTE count ideally lower

5-Year TCO Comparison

APN + VPN headend Legacy model

$0 / edge / month

Internet edge overlay Public internet

$0 / edge / month

Relative 5-Year TCO –

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Overlay is neutral vs. APN in this model.

Adjust assumptions (data plans, overlay price, FTEs) to explore upside.

Overlay price break-even vs APN

Adjust inputs to see break-even overlay pricing.

All values are directional only. This calculator is designed to compare architectures rather than provide a formal quote. Tune inputs to match your environment (traffic mix, discount levels, staffing, etc.).

APN vs Internet Edge Overlay TCO Calculator